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Post by Mimsmum on Oct 29, 2016 19:06:13 GMT
Winnie had been in the Vets over a week before she came to us, and the x-rays show that this is a complicated dislocation that could be even older than that! The original owners were tracked down and said they wanted to sign her over as they could not afford surgery (they have not answered any phone calls since!) and so the Vets rang us. I am just saddened that when the first Vets saw the x-rays they didn't try and pop the joint back in. After a week it will not be possible to get it to stay. Once Anne-lise at North Weald saw it she confirmed that because of the length of time since the injury, and possibly longer the only kind thing and best for Winnie was to remove the leg. Being a hind leg, it is not so problematic with weight bearing as the front end. She is slight in build and weight so should cope within a few days of the op. Balance will return that quickly too.
Today she was much happier on tramadol and so was Penny !! Lol
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Post by alfie&tillysmum on Oct 30, 2016 16:15:22 GMT
Wouldn't you think the vet would have done the right thing and mend her straight away. I thought they were meant to feel for animals and not just their pockets. Thank doG for SLR and all the caring members.
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Post by Mimsmum on Oct 30, 2016 16:17:15 GMT
I can't comment Dave. I am flummuxed.. I think it is because permissions have to be sought of the owners on the microchip and they didn't resond.
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Post by alfie&tillysmum on Oct 30, 2016 16:56:05 GMT
I can't comment Dave. I am flummuxed.. I think it is because permissions have to be sought of the owners on the microchip and they didn't resond. It's Gill not Dave and I'm flummoxed as well MC it doesn't seem to make sense does it. I know none of us could see an animal in pain and not do something about it, bl@@@y regulations.
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Post by rowlfsmum on Oct 30, 2016 17:01:35 GMT
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Post by Penny on Oct 31, 2016 14:43:17 GMT
Hi all. Winnie continues to be a lovely house guest and today I went out a couple of times for an hour without putting her in the Crete as I found evidence of distress when I put her in it over the weekend. Each time on return I found a happy waggie hound and no damage or mess. She has an amazing bladder and has been 100% clean indoors! (So far) She is booked in for Wednesday for the amputation but is doing surprisingly well considering she has a dislocated back leg! So much so that I personally suspect this may of happened some time ago as she doesn't appear to be in much pain. So today I took her for a very slow 5 minute walk just to get her out of the house as I think she was about to start going crazy after 3 days of house arrest! She really enjoyed it and walked beautifully on lead without pulling. Such a shame she needs to lose a limb but I'm sure she will be much more comfortable without it!
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Post by rowlfsmum on Oct 31, 2016 14:51:19 GMT
Bless
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Post by Penny on Oct 31, 2016 14:57:42 GMT
Very relaxed after a little stroll!
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Post by 3d on Oct 31, 2016 16:54:50 GMT
This poor little girl. She's a beauty. We sadly lost our beautiful tripawd, Dave, last year. He was a big boy and lost is front leg to bone cancer (but it was his kidneys that let him down in the end!). I'm sure this little one will do just fine with three legs and will adapt very quickly and be much more comfortable. When Dave was in full flight you'd never have know he was missing a limb, and as I said, he was a heavy boy. Less than 24 hours after his op he came out of the vets dragging a nurse behind him as he so wanted to come home with us. It was absolutely the right decision for him and neither he or us ever looked back. Fingers crossed all goes really well for you all.
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Post by Penny on Oct 31, 2016 22:19:14 GMT
Tramadol has kicked in!!
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Post by Wipuki on Oct 31, 2016 22:35:46 GMT
Where can I get me some?
I'm so sorry this little sweetie didn't get the best of care to start with but I think Jenny's right; sadly vets are only allowed to make an animal comfortable with pain killers etc and can only surgically intervene, without the owners permission, if the situation is life threatening. The responsibility to make decisions for the animal's well being lies with the owners! The original vets may not have been able to relocate the joint but I'm fairly sure they would have made sure she was as pain free as she possibly could be. But, yeah, as some of you have said, sometimes the regulations suck!!
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Post by daisydip on Nov 1, 2016 19:16:53 GMT
Nothing can change what decisions were made in the past but thankfully Winnie's future looks far more rosy than it did before SLR stepped in. Gentle hugs for this sweet girlie.
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Post by Penny on Nov 1, 2016 21:07:06 GMT
Never had such a chilled out foster!!
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Post by rowlfsmum on Nov 1, 2016 21:38:31 GMT
Bless her. Hope the op goes smoothly.
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Post by Penny on Nov 1, 2016 22:09:39 GMT
Bless her. Hope the op goes smoothly. Thank you! I will post some more photos when she gets home. I don't suppose they will be too pretty! X
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Post by lovemushy on Nov 1, 2016 22:13:27 GMT
Hope all goes well and she feels better with it all sorted . She looks a real sweetie X
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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 1, 2016 22:22:33 GMT
When Anil had to remove Keef's Annie's leg it was amazingly good. She was running around within two days!
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Post by Romi on Nov 2, 2016 6:51:34 GMT
When Anil had to remove Keef's Annie's leg it was amazingly good. She was running around within two days! Dogs are amazing the way they just get on with it. Best wishes to Winnie for a safe op and fast healing.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 7:02:58 GMT
Heal fast lovely girl......thank you again Penny for looking after her so well......
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 7:18:55 GMT
Sending a shed load of safe GA vibes for little Winnie today, and I hope you don't have too worry-some a day waiting Penny.
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